]]>nate@bizzynate.com (Nate BIZZYNATE)Organizational Technology Capacity & Development (for Agencies & Programs Working With Survivors)Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:48:32 -0400Video & Surveillance Camera Usehttp://nnedv.org/resources/safetynetdocs/154-organizational-technology-capacity-development/1033-video-cameras57.html
http://nnedv.org/resources/safetynetdocs/154-organizational-technology-capacity-development/1033-video-cameras57.htmlVideo and surveillance cameras are increasingly being used by agencies and collaborations as part of security systems, to document interviews or capture evidence, for monitoring at supervised visitation centers, as part of medical examinations, for web‐conferencing, for video interpreter or video relay, and for virtual protection order hearings. This tip sheet briefly highlights: how video cameras work; how agencies and partnerships are or might use video cameras; and, some risks, benefits, and things to consider including interception, safety planning, confidentiality, upfront notification, legal issues and informed consent.

This piece was created by the NNEDV Safety Net Project to assist agencies and partnerships with identifying and addressing victim safety concerns that can arise from using video technology in various ways. It is also meant to help U.S. DOJ Office of Violence Against Women grantees spot issues that may benefit from a more in-depth review of technology plans and implementation in order to ensure your agency or collaboration is most effectively addressing victim safety concerns.

]]>cf@nnedv.org (Cynthia Fraser NNEDV)Organizational Technology Capacity & Development (for Agencies & Programs Working With Survivors)Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:52:16 -0400GPS Monitoring of Offendershttp://nnedv.org/resources/safetynetdocs/154-organizational-technology-capacity-development/1021-gps-monitoring-of-offenders.html
http://nnedv.org/resources/safetynetdocs/154-organizational-technology-capacity-development/1021-gps-monitoring-of-offenders.htmlGlobal Positioning Systems (GPS) are increasingly being used to monitor an offender’s location and notify someone if the offender enters an exclusion zone. GPS monitoring of offenders is only effective as part of a larger coordinated system that takes many steps to ensure safety for victims and survivors. This tip sheet briefly highlights: how different GPS monitoring systems can work including active and passive systems; how agencies, partnerships, communities, and Office of Violence Against Women (US DOJ-OVW) grantees are or might use GPS monitoring of offenders; and, a few benefits, risks and considerations around safety planning, confidentiality, and informed consent.

]]>cf@nnedv.org (Cynthia Fraser NNEDV)Organizational Technology Capacity & Development (for Agencies & Programs Working With Survivors)Sun, 27 May 2012 20:26:51 -0400Website Safety: Tips For Advocacy Organizationshttp://nnedv.org/resources/safetynetdocs/154-organizational-technology-capacity-development/694-website-safety-tips-for-advocacy-organizations.html
http://nnedv.org/resources/safetynetdocs/154-organizational-technology-capacity-development/694-website-safety-tips-for-advocacy-organizations.htmlIt is important that advocacy organizations take steps to alert survivors about online safety risks such as computer monitoring and spyware. This handout covers 3 basic steps organzations can take if they work with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking: (1) have safety alerts and an escape button on every page of your website; (2) post some general safety tips that alert survivors to risks without educating stalkers about new ways to abuse; and, (3) use web forms that promote informed consent.

]]>cf@nnedv.org (Cynthia Fraser NNEDV)Organizational Technology Capacity & Development (for Agencies & Programs Working With Survivors)Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:43:46 -0500Computers & Networkshttp://nnedv.org/resources/safetynetdocs/154-organizational-technology-capacity-development/437-computers-and-networks.html
http://nnedv.org/resources/safetynetdocs/154-organizational-technology-capacity-development/437-computers-and-networks.htmlHow agencies and innovative partnerships use their computers and networks impacts the safety and confidentiality of services for victims and survivors, and their children. This tip sheet briefly highlights: basics about how computers and networks work; how agencies and partnerships are or might use computers and networks; and, some benefits, risks and things to consider including issues of: technical support, essentials, training, disposal, cost, security, authorized access and user names, backups, and, security in colocated sites.

This short piece was created by the NNEDV Safety Net Project to assist U.S. DOJ Office of Violence Against Women grantees (OVW grantees) and other agencies with identifying and addressing victim safety concerns that can arise from using technology. This technology safety tip sheet is meant to help with issue spotting. It is understood that a more in-depth look at the agency’s technology plans and implementation may be necessary to fully ensure an agency is most effectively addressing victim safety concerns.

]]>cf@nnedv.org (Cynthia Fraser NNEDV)Organizational Technology Capacity & Development (for Agencies & Programs Working With Survivors)Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:04:21 -0400Social Networking & Privacy Tips for Domestic & Sexual Violence Programshttp://nnedv.org/resources/safetynetdocs/social-networking-a-privacy.html
http://nnedv.org/resources/safetynetdocs/social-networking-a-privacy.htmlThere are many benefits to joining a social network: networking with peers, reaching out to potential funders and allies, and raising awareness. However, there are legitimate concerns about safety risks and confidentiality. This one page handout introduces a few important issues.